MUMBAI: Nearly two-thirds or 63% of employees inIndia believe automation, smart machines and artificial intelligence could replace people for repetitive works, according to a study by ADP, which provides human capital solutions.

Employees in India, the study revealed, were more positive than their counterparts from across Asia in terms of automation. The majority of employees in Australia and Singapore were not positive about this technological shift.

The study was conducted across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific to understand how trends are impacting the workplace and the needs of employees. Both employers and employees were surveyed to explore differences in their perspectives and to understand how different regions perceive the change.

Employees in India were found to be more eager than employees across the region to adopt new workplace technologies with 82% of respondents in India excited about the ability to do all work on a mobile device. According to the report, 84% of the employees are optimistic about the prospect of using technology to learn anything, anytime anywhere.

John Antos, VP Marketing, APAC for ADP, said: "The research indicates that employees in India may be more open to change than their APAC counterparts. This could be a distinct advantage in today's fast-changing business environment."

"Businesses that will succeed will be the ones that utilise and promote the strengths, skills and level of life experience each generation brings to the table," said Antos.